Jalepeno Shrimp Skewers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Marinade:
    1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    3 tbs. olive oil
    1 tsp. grated lime rind
    5 tbs. lime juice from 3 limes
    6 garlic cloves, minced
    1/2 tsp. cumin
    1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deviened
    1/2 tsp. sugar
    2 tbs. cilantro, minced
Preparation
    Make the marinade:
    Process jalapeno, olive oil, lime juice and rind, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a blender until smooth. Reserve 2 tbs., and toss into a bowl with shrimp.
    let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
    Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers and sprinkle the sugar onto them.
    Grill over high heat for 3 minute, turn skewers and grill for 1 minute, or until shrimp is opaque.
    Slide shrimp off of skewers, into a bowl and toss with reserve red marinade and cilantro, and serve.

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